Chemical accident at the Urban Science Academy

Wednesday

May 28, 2008 at 12:01 AMMay 28, 2008 at 10:10 PM

Two Urban Science Academy students working on an approved science lab activity, both wearing full protective gear including goggles and smocks, were taken to a local hospital on Wednesday morning following an accident.

Two Urban Science Academy students working on an approved science lab activity, both wearing full protective gear including goggles and smocks, were taken to a local hospital this morning following an accident.

The students were mixing chemicals together and according to Boston Public Schools media relations specialist Jonathan Palumbo, and some spattered during the mixing process. The two students complained of irritation and were treated according to the safety protocol in the school.

According to Palumbo, 911 was called and police, fire, EMS workers responded. The students were taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Palumbo also said safety officials inspecting the room found everything in order. The only classroom evacuated was the one where the experiment occurred. Palumbo said the rest of the building was not affected.

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